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Quarterly ResultMay 20, 2026, 09:12 AM

Ellington Credit Q1 GAAP Net Loss $(32.3)M; NAV $4.09

AI Summary

Ellington Credit Company reported a GAAP net loss of $(32.3) million, or $(0.86) per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net asset value (NAV) per share declined to $4.09, including $0.24 per share in distributions. Despite market headwinds and volatility in the CLO market, the company issued $54 million in senior unsecured notes to enhance its capital structure and position for future earnings growth, with management noting strong performance in Q2 so far.

Key Highlights

  • NAV per share was $4.09 as of March 31, 2026, including $0.24 per share distributions.
  • GAAP net loss was $(32.3) million, or $(0.86) per share for the quarter.
  • Net investment income (NII) was $5.1 million, or $0.13 per share.
  • Adjusted net investment income was $7.3 million, or $0.19 per share.
  • CLO portfolio fair value was $307.9 million as of March 31, 2026.
  • Issued $54 million of senior unsecured notes on March 30, 2026, maturing March 30, 2031.
  • Received $17.4 million in recurring cash distributions from the investment portfolio.
  • Weighted average GAAP yield for the quarter was 12.5% on the total CLO portfolio.